Pride of Guernsey: Jean-Paul Segers - 'a deserving hero'

Jean-Paul Segers has been a veterinary surgeon at Northside Vet Centre for the past 22 years.

He was nominated by Kelly Ogier, who described him as a real-life angel.

'He is a reassuring person and yet, despite the enormous responsibility of his job, he always has a smile on his face.

'This year in particular when one of our animals was not well he proved to be our angel. To all who know him, he is simply the best.'

This year, Mr Segers also took on the Dancefloor Challenge, which he signed up to having never danced before, and he even won the first night.

'A true legend – and that's what he is,' Ms Ogier said.

'A special mention must also go to the girls at Northside Vet Centre as well – they are amazing.

'Jean Paul deserves to win this award as an angel to all animals in Guernsey. He has done his job for a very long time now and deserves to be recognised for this award.

'A deserving hero.'

IF YOU know someone who deserves a public thank-you and a chance to win a £1,000 prize – be it for the Teacher of the Year Award, or Emergency Hero (first responders), Carer, Parent/s, Grandparent/s, Young Achiever, Angel (for health workers) Neighbour, Arts Contribution, Parish Champion, Welcome of the Year (such as in hospitality, tourism or retail) or for Overcoming Adversity, then nominate them now at prideofguernsey.com or on one of the forms appearing in the paper or at various outlets around the island. Anyone nominated last year can be put forward

again this time and everyone will be featured. But hurry, entries close on 30 June.

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